Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
Philadelphia: The Great Experiment is a multi-format historical documentary television film and Internet project that presents the story of Philadelphia, the single most compelling stage for the unfurling and testing of American ideals. The Great Experiment airs on WPVI-TV/6abc. Visit www.historyofphilly.com for more information.
This series is created and produced by History Making Productions. Founded in 2008 by civic entrepreneur Sam Katz, History Making Productions (HMP) is an EMMY-award winning production studio located in Philadelphia. With our team of writers, editors, filmmakers, and historians, we strive to share Philadelphia’s rich history through the powerful medium of film. Additional documentary series include Urban Trinity: The Story of Catholic Philadelphia and The Women of Philadelphia: A Documentary.
Corrupt (1920-1940) - Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
South Street excerpt (Philadelphia The Great Experiment)
Awakening: Annie Anderson Segment
Awakening: Marian Anderson Segment
1920s South Street: Philadelphia's Jazz Age
Awakening (1900-1920) - Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
Philadelphia: The Great Experiment [TRAILER]
Before Hollywood: Philadelphia and the Birth of the Movies [TRAILER]
Before Hollywood: Garrett Brown and the Philadelphia Art Museum Steps
World Stage (1872 - 1899) - Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
Peter Barberie on Early Photography in the United States
Kathleen Foster on Thomas Eakins
Kathleen Foster on Thomas Eakins' Photography Subjects
Peter Barberie on Robert Cornelius's Studio
Octavius V. Catto, A Legacy for the 21st Century
Mary Maples Dunn On William Penn
History Making Productions 2016
City of Shadows
Mass Celebrated By Pope Francis
Love Is Our Mission
Philadelphia Welcomes Pope Francis
An Equal Chance (1855-1871) - Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
Cecil's People: The Freedom Fighters (Part 3)
Disorder (1820 - 1854) - Philadelphia The Great Experiment
The Faithful Traveler - Holy Spirit Adoration (Pink) Sisters
The Faithful Traveler - Old St. Joseph's Catholic Church